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Thanks, Good tip!

Haven’t had to get any parts yet but I would imagine you can get parts from the manufacturer.

They weren’t out yet when I did this. A little too loud for my liking as well.

Full chisel is what I use 95% of the time. About the only time I use semi chisel is cutting stumps off close to the dirt.

Thank you! I appreciate the input!

It is m-tronic so high isn’t adjustable. It has ran fine for 4 years and counting “running like a dremel tool” 👍🏼

@foggyvalleyacres I have the problem with setting my high too rich. Afraid to burn my saw.

Better safe than sorry, just check your plug occasionally, the color will let you know if you think you’re too lean.

It wasn’t bad, I changed it out for a sugihara bar, much higher quality than the the light 04

I like the 3pt dogs but can’t justify the price of them for my 261. I have a set of dogs on my 462 and then added one of the dogs off my 462 on the outside of my 261 and it helped out a lot.

Such a good saw!

I started with limbing at first for a tank before I rang its neck but I didn’t do any special break in rituals or anything.

No, 271 is a single piece muffler. That’s the reason I did this muffler mod to my 261. Very easy and cheap with great results.

Thanks for watching!

I didn’t see a need to, the cutout isn’t bigger than the deflector. The very minimal amount that escapes by hasn’t caused a problem l.

Thanks! I’m glad it helped! How are you liking the mod?

Thanks, it’s a great saw! Is yours mtronic or regular carb?

@@foggyvalleyacres it’s the mtronic! No issues yet after 2mo of steady use

Mine as well, 3 years with not such as a hiccup! Both my 261 and 462 are mtronic and I don’t have any complaints.

I thought all 261 were m tronic ??

@TheRuralProject no, some are regular carb version 261.

I’m not all that impressed with it, I just got a 16” sugihara light to replace it. Metal seems a lot softer than the sugihara, the sugi has a lot more spring also. I thought for sure I bent my 24” sugi, a log rolled over the bar and bent it 30 degrees and it sprung back perfectly straight. That sold me on their bars.

The light is just a rebranded “thinner” version of the rollomatic from everything I’ve read.

It’s a great tractor for clearing small parts of land, I am amazed how well it runs this big of a chipper! I think these older tractors do better than the new ones a lot of times especially for something like this. No tears will be shed if a scratch gets put on ole blue! Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing your thoughts 👍🏼

I have a WC88 chipper I run with a 1961 International B-414. It runs the chipper like a champ.

​@foggyvalleyacres I'd love to find a deal on a good 3910 ford! My neighbor bought one new when I was a kid. He still has it. It's a little more power than my old tractor, and didn't they have wet disk brakes? Brakes on my old IH are awful.

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words! It is a great chipper, I have been very happy with it so far!

A lot easier on my back than bending over. Easier to keep the tip out of the dirts this way too. It is ported and has a Egan straight shot muffler.

Thanks for watching!

You won’t be disappointed, my dad has the older version or the 291 (029) and it’s night and day difference! The weight alone is worth the extra money. I looked at a 291 when I got my 261, I haven’t touched the 029 since I bought the 261 3yr ago. Yes mine is the cm version.

@foggyvalleyacres have you had any issues with it as I've heard that the 1st cm models had bother with the solenoid

@@gavinhankinson9158 I have not, I have the 3rd gen mtronic and it has ran flawlessly on my 261 and 462 so far.

@foggyvalleyacres many thanks for the information you've made my mind up I'm definitely getting the 261c-m

@@gavinhankinson9158 no problem, happy to help! Hope you are as please with it as I have been.

If I were buying new I would have probably bought the 500i. But I got a great deal on this one second hand and the porting was an added bonus!

@@foggyvalleyacres totally understand I love the power that my chainsaw has 👍

6-6.5” with no issues on 100% infeed speed. I might have to start and stop once or twice on a branch if it is around 6” on dead hardwoods. I’m really impressed with it on a lower hp (36) tractor.

@@foggyvalleyacres That's my tractor size with a 30 PTO HP, WM doesn't recommend it for this chipper but came to the same conclusions as you for the bigger chute figuring soon enough what I can handle.

@@inspectr1949 I am glad I went with it, a lot less trimming is needed! It is heavy though! I was surprised when I picked it up with the tractor. I just use it on my 2wd tractor and it definitely needs weights to handle it.

@@foggyvalleyacres My biggest concern is another recent owner posting on CZcams who is having major issues with his going thru multiple sheer pins and feed issues that Woodland Mills appears to be giving him a run around.

@@inspectr1949 only shear pins I have broke in 8-10hr have been when I had the infeed roller too slow. I haven’t broke any when having the infeed at 10 and stoping once or twice when it would big down.

I didn’t know they have been making them that long! I’ve been using them since I was a kid, they make mixing up gas vary easy. I put a link to Amazon in the description below the video. Thanks for for the story, I always enjoy hearing some bits of history!

A little math and you’ll be set, say you want a gallon of each. The math is quite simple to do a ratio that may not be on them. You want a gal of 16:1 pour in the oil to match the requirements of 2gal of 32:1 and you will have a gallon or 16:1 A gal of 25:1 simply add the oil for 2gal of 50:1 and you will have a gal of 25.1

That’s the max recommended mix for Sabre. Has posted right on the bottle for 50:1, as well as 80:1.

I got a really good deal on it used is why. Just because something isn’t the way you would do something doesn’t mean it’s wrong….

462 is a big saw, there is a reason 95% of loggers use 70cc saws😂

For their weight they are very capable saws, and a decent amount lighter than lugging a 90+ cc saw.

@@gt3jacobyyeah 462 is like the F150. It’s a beast.

What kind of winch did you use? Did you make it out of a hydraulic motor or something you had already?

@@foggyvalleyacres I bought a 11000lb hydraulic winch from pro winch and made hoses up to run it off remote on tractor the bale spear and blade were used ones I picked up at an auction all total I had about 2000 in project and honestly it's paid for itself many times over

That’s a good idea, what did you use for cable/rope?

@@foggyvalleyacres It was four or 5 yrs ago but Winch come with I believe a 100 ft of 13/32 cable and hook already on it

I love it so far, only 30-40 min runtime so far but I’m impressed by it!

Good point, that does make it handy for sure!

I was impressed to see it take off like that. Couldn’t do that again in 1000 tries!

I would love to have a winch for the tractor, just not in the budget at the moment. Do you have one of their winches? I’ve been looking at dogs for the 261 just haven’t settled on any yet. Thanks for watching!

@@foggyvalleyacres WCS dogs are the BEST! I managed to bend one and they sent me a free replacement pair. Everyone at WCS is so nice also.

I’ll have to look at theirs, did you get 3pt ones or which did you go with

@@foggyvalleyacres I got 3 point ones.

Thanks! You too! Always a good day if you can go enjoy being outside.

It is a great tool too have for sure. A camera is a must, really hurts the neck if you’re grinding much!

@@foggyvalleyacres how big can you go, chunk log size?

Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed.

That is a good point, it is probably due for a plug, filter is only a few months old though.

​@@foggyvalleyacres,don't go nuts u guys with u equipment. You don't need to replace anything if only a few months old,just keep the airfilter clean!

Love that song

Thanks for watching

bar is a 16"

if you are running a .325 pitch chain it should take 4.8mm or 3/16 file. If it is a new chain (first time sharpening) I have had them not be a perfect fit but that is normal. They are usually close and dont't take much filing to shape to the file.